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View Article 2 a.m. February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Horoscope for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/02/25/horoscopes-today-wednesday-february-25-2026 * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions after 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. After …
View Article 2 a.m. February 25, 2026 CBS Local Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at "State of the Swamp," countering Trump's State of the Union https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mayor-brandon-johnson-state-of-the-swamp/ As President Trump delivered his [ State of the Union address ][1] Tuesday night, Democratic leaders and supporters held an opposing event known as the "State of the Swamp." Leaders and supporters at the unofficial event streamed on [ defiance.org ][2] included Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob …
View Article 12:01 a.m. February 25, 2026 NBC Local Is Waymo coming to Chicago? Social media users report sightings of autonomous taxis https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-waymo-coming-to-chicago-social-media-users-report-sightings-of-autonomous-taxis/3899595/ Sightings of Waymo vehicles in Chicago were reported on social media this week, begging locals to question whether the autonomous taxi company is making moves to expand service into the Windy City. A video of Waymo vehicles unloading from a truck in Chicago gained a lot of attention on social …
View Article 12:01 a.m. February 25, 2026 NBC Local Longest State of the Union in history delivered by Trump Tuesday https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/longest-state-of-the-union-in-history-delivered-by-trump-tuesday/3899802/ A year after setting a record for the longest address ever to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump has again made history. Last year’s address was not technically a State of the Union address, but this week’s speech was, and Trump spoke for one hour and 47 minutes, …
View Article 12:01 a.m. February 25, 2026 NBC Local Tech firm accuses Treasurer Maria Pappas of verbal abuse amid tax system overhaul https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/tech-firm-accuses-treasurer-maria-pappas-of-verbal-abuse-amid-tax-system-overhaul/3899630/ The company being paid to overhaul Cook County’s property tax and court systems accused County Treasurer Maria Pappas of berating staff members and using foul language against them during the upgrade process. Pappas, who is planning to run for Chicago mayor in 2027, doesn't deny that accusation, but she said …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 NBC Local Illinois Democrats, Republicans respond to President Donald Trump's State of the Union https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/president-trump/illinois-democrats-republicans-respond-to-president-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union/3899814/ Contentious exchanges between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers erupted [ during the longest-ever State of the Union address, ][1] in which Trump touted economic success, defended immigration policies and pushed to preserve tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood walked out of the House Chamber …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Fox Chicago 3 Chicago-area firefighters recognized for ice rescue http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/three-firefighters-recognized-lifesaving-ice-rescue-suburban-cary ![3 Chicago-area firefighters recognized for ice rescue][1] #### [ 3 Chicago-area firefighters recognized for ice rescue ][2] Three firefighters were named lifesavers in Cary on Tuesday night for their rescue of two people who fell through the ice on a lake. #### The Brief * * Three Cary firefighters were …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Tribune Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/virginia-abigail-spanberger-rebuttal/ WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump’s depiction of the nation as being in a “golden age” during his State of the Union, arguing in her Democratic rebuttal that costs remain high for many Americans more than a year into his second term. …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Tribune President Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington at State of the Union https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/national-guard-members-shot-state-of-union/ WASHINGTON — Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who survived a gunshot wound to the head while patrolling with the National Guard in Washington last year, was presented the Purple Heart medal during Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Trump honored Wolfe and his colleague, U.S. Army Spc. …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Tribune A look at President Trump’s false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/trump-false-claims-state-of-the-union/ WASHINGTON — On inflation, immigration, tariffs and matters of war and peace, President Donald Trump presented a frequently distorted account of the state of the nation Tuesday as he claimed a “turnaround for the ages” and myriad achievements that don’t pass scrutiny. Trump has spent the last year boasting of …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Tribune Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Congressional Medal of Honor during State of the Union https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/army-pilot-maduro-raid-medal-honor/ WASHINGTON — A helicopter pilot wounded in the raid that captured then- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received the Congressional Medal of Honor during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Trump said Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, who appeared using a walker, was the pilot …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Trump declares 'golden age' of America as six Illinois Democrats boycott his address — and one walks out https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2026/02/24/president-donald-trump-state-of-the-union-speech-illinois-democrats-boycott * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][34] * [ Facebook ][35] * [ Bluesky ][36] * [ Email ][37] * [ Reddit ][38] * [ Flipboard ][39] As Chicagoans affected by President Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” sat as guests in the U.S. House chamber, the …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Burlington Central plays its best game of the year to knock off Geneva in the 3A regionals https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/02/24/burlington-central-basketball-geneva-ihsa-playoffs * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][25] * [ Facebook ][26] * [ Bluesky ][27] * [ Email ][28] * [ Reddit ][29] * [ Flipboard ][30] Burlington Central didn’t surge into the playoffs. The Rockets lost five of their final eight regular season games. But …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Bulls welcome back Coby White and then watch his new team throttle them https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/02/24/bulls-welcome-back-coby-white-watch-new-team-throttle-them * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] Coby White said his agents were in talks with the Bulls’ front office since last summer about a contract …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times White Sox pitching prospect Hagan Smith back up after a great fall https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/02/24/white-sox-pitching-prospect-hagan-smith-munetaka-murakami-colson-montgomery-will-venable-brooks-baldwin-anthony-kay * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] PEORIA, Ariz. — Encouraged by a positive Arizona Fall League experience and improved command this spring, left-hander **Hagen Smith** …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Hayden Fahy's stellar shooting leads Maine South to comeback win over Lane https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/02/24/hayden-fahys-stellar-shooting-leads-maine-south-to-comeback-win-over-lane * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] All Maine South senior Hayden Fahy could do was cover her face to conceal her smile after making her …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 CBS Local Plans for new 6-story affordable housing building in Humboldt Park receive mixed reaction from residents https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/humboldt-park-affordable-housing/ A vacant lot along Division in Humboldt Park could be a land of opportunity. There are plans to make it affordable housing for 40 families. While some are aggravated about the idea, others said it is needed. If the old liquor store sign isn't enough of an indication, the lot …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 CBS Local 7-year-old girl Lynwood girl receives key to village for saving dad after falling down stairs https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lynwood-mis-dates-key-to-village/ A [ 7-year-old south suburban girl ][1] was honored for her quick thinking and fast action that may have saved her father's life. Mia Dates received the very first key to Lynwood at the village hall on Tuesday night. Last month, her father, Xavier Dates, was home with Mia and …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 ABC Local Cook Co. Treasurer Maria Pappas fires back after software company accuses her of bullying, threats https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-treasurer-maria-pappas-speaks-tyler-technologies-contracted-upgrade-property-taxes-system/18647061/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is firing back at allegations made by Tyler Technologies, a Texas-based company contracted to upgrade Cook County's property tax system. Tyler Technologies claimed their team has faced bullying and threats from the Cook County treasurer. Maria Pappas says she is doing what …
View Article midnight February 25, 2026 ABC Local Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism https://abc7.com/post/takeaways-trumps-state-union-address-sales-mode-economy-heavy-patriotism-dark-turn-democrats/18647330/ WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. **RELATED** : [ **Fact check of President Trump's State of the Union address** ][1] But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain …